Luck O’ the Irish Lunch

It’s finally feeling like Spring!!  Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this weekend!  Our Easter service is scheduled for March 19 & it’s beginning to take shape!  If you are interested in doing a musical number, a reading/scripture/poem, or helping with the decorations and/or brunch potluck to follow the service...please let us know...we’d love your input!  We would be thrilled for you to invite friends & family to join us that day...


Our adult study group will meet as usual in the fellowship area by the fireplace.  Bonnie always has a lovely breakfast spread for everyone to enjoy beside the crackling fire.....so come & enjoy it with us!   Our youth study groups continue to meet in the adjacent rooms.  The “ukulele choir” is working on a special number for the Easter service ~ hope you can join us ~ we have plenty of uke’s to go around in every color of the rainbow!

This week our potluck theme is “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch.”  Bring a favorite “St. Patrick’s” themed dish to share.  For those who help out in the kitchen ~ look for the “team potluck text”
going out later today....thanks!

Don’t forget to bring your prayer requests this week ~ we have index cards available so you can make notes & share them during the worship service.  See Grace Anderson if you would like your requests added to the prayer chain...

NOTE ~ Arbor Youth Services here in Lex is housing a 19 year old woman who is pregnant with twins.  She is due any day and in need of baby items and financial assistance.  AYS is also in need of Wal-Mart gift cards for 18 year olds who come to them with nothing.  These cards would help purchase groceries and everyday household items.  See Melia if you can help!

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
03/19    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26    “Easter Luncheon” (Easter weekend)
04/02    “April Fool’s”
04/09    “Keeneland Kick-off”
04/16    “Tax Day Comfort Food”
04/23    “Earth Day Delights”
04/30    “May Day”
05/07    “Mother’s Day, Derby style” (Derby weekend & Mother’s Day)

All-American Potluck

Are you surviving the snow/slush/rain/fog this week?  I think we are all “ready freddie” for SPRING ~ it’s only 31 days away!  For those of you who have been away ~ we’ve missed you!  Our continued prayers are with those of you who have been under the weather or traveling.  We look forward to seeing you back at BGSC soon.  Thank you to everyone who participated in our Valentine service last week.  Our Easter service on March 26 is beginning to take shape ~ if you are interested in doing a musical number, a reading/scripture or poem, or helping with the decorations or brunch potluck to follow the service...let us know!  We would love for you to invite friends & family to join us...

Our adult study group will meet as usual in the fellowship area by the fireplace.  Bonnie always has a lovely breakfast spread for everyone to enjoy beside the crackling fire.....so come & enjoy it with us!   Our youth study groups continue to meet in the adjacent rooms.  This week our potluck theme is “All American” in celebration of President’s Day.  Come hungry for American favorites like baked potatoes with all the toppings, “Swiss Steak,” vegetable sides, wedge salad, dessert & punch!  For those of you who help out in the kitchen ~ look for the “team potluck text”
going out later today....

A big thank you to all who continue to bring items for our supply closet this month.  We so appreciate it!

Don’t forget to bring your prayer requests this week ~ we have index cards so you can make notes & share them during the worship service.

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
2/27/16    “Leap Year Lunch”
03/05/16    “Dine with Downton Abbey”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”
04/02/16    “April Fool’s”
04/09/16    “Keeneland Kick-off”
04/16/16    “Tax Day Comfort Food”

Will You Be Mine?

Happy Valentine’s!  We look forward to seeing each one of you at BGSC this weekend.  Our potluck theme is “Will You Be Mine?”  We will enjoy pasta, salads, bread, desserts and punch.  We’ll be making Valentine’s for shut-in’s during potluck if you would like to bring craft supplies or cards...thanks!

A big thank you to all who have brought items for our supply closet this month.  We so appreciate it!

Enjoy the beautiful snow coming down today!

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
2/20/16    “President’s Day ~ All American Fare”
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”
04/02/16    “April Fool’s”
04/09/16    “Keeneland Kick-off”
04/16/16    “Tax Day Comfort Food”

Souper Bowl

Happy February!  We look forward to seeing each one of you at BGSC this weekend.  Our potluck theme is “Soup-er Bowl!”  If possible, bring a favorite pot of soup, salad, or appetizer to share.  Soup will be served in bread bowls....mmmmmmm!  We’ll be making Valentine’s for shut-in’s during potluck this week if you would like to bring craft supplies or cards.

Thanks to everyone who came out last Friday evening & prepared dinner at the Ronald McDonald House.  We had a lot of fun and a HUGE crowd.  The house manager said it was the biggest supper group she had ever seen.  We had the opportunity to cook for, eat with, pray for, & fellowship with a lot of lovely folks.  Check our Facebook page for pictures!

A big thank you to all who have brought items for our supply closet this month.  We so appreciate it!  There are still a few things left if you are interested in picking something up....

• Keurig refills
• Powdered creamers
• Ziploc bags (all sizes)

UPCOMING POTLUCK THEMES:
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “President’s Day Dinner”
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”

Chinese New Year

We look forward to seeing each one of you this weekend!  Our potluck theme is “Chinese New Year!”  If possible, bring a favorite Asian inspired dish to share....

Don’t forget that we will be preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House THIS Friday evening, January 29.  We will arrive at 5:00 to cook & then serve/eat dinner together at 7:00.  After consulting with the house manager at the RMH and finding out what the residents have already been served this week, we have decided on Chili (2 kinds), toppings, cornbread, dessert and lemonade.  Melia will be texting the “potluck team” with details about what to bring (sometime today).  Also, would any of you be willing to provide some dinner music?  Singing?  Playing an instrument?  Thank you!

PS:  BGSC is getting low on a few things in our “storage closet.”  If you would like to donate an item or two, see the list below...thank you!
Mini water bottles
Juice boxes
Keurig refills
Powdered creamers
Restaurant “to go” containers
Plastic storage containers (to send food home with folks)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
White paper plates & bowls
Mixed nuts, dried fruits, or snack mix

Upcoming Potluck Themes:
2/06/16    “Soup-er Bowl”
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “The Bar’s Have It” (baked potato bar & salad bar)
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey Dinner”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”  
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”

BGSC CANCELLED TOMORROW!

It’s SNOWING!  And with more winter weather in our Lexington forecast through the weekend ~ we will CANCEL BGSC worship and potluck for tomorrow!  Please stay safe and warm!

Yesterday BGSC donated 70 bananas and 13 gallons of orange juice to a local downtown shelter that is preparing for an influx of homeless folks this weekend.  See the BGSC facebook page for more info...

Don’t forget that we will be preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House a week from tonight.....Friday, January 29.  We will arrive at 5:00 to cook...& serve dinner at 7:00.  More info coming on menu and music in the next few days....hope and your family can join us.

PS:  BGSC is getting low on a few things in our “storage closet.”  If you would like to donate an item or two, see the list below...thank you!
Mini water bottles
Juice boxes
Keurig refills
Powdered creamers
Restaurant “to go” containers
Plastic storage containers (to send food home with folks)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
White paper plates & bowls
Mixed nuts, dried fruits, or snack mix

Upcoming Potluck Themes:
1/30/16    “Chinese New Year”
2/06/16    “Soup-er Bowl”
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “The Bar’s Have It” (baked potato bar & salad bar)
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party”
03/05/16    “Downton Abbey Dinner”
03/12/16    “Luck O’ the Irish Lunch”
03/19/16    “Spring has Sprung”
03/26/16    “Easter Brunch”

Winter Brunch

Its hard to believe ~ but we’ve made it to the halfway mark ~ January 16!   As always, we are looking forward to seeing you & your family this weekend.  Those of you who have been away for the extended holidays have been missed!  This week, our adult Bible study group will meet as usual in the fellowship area by the fire...while our youth groups meet in the side rooms to the right & left.  Potluck theme is “Winter Brunch!”  Bring a favorite brunch dish to share....

We had a lot of fun ice skating downtown at Triangle Park on Sunday evening...missed everyone who couldn’t make it!  The temps were very chilly....but hot cocoa and heaters made it a fun event!  We even witnessed a bride and groom jump out of their limo and run around the park/ice rink area taking selfies!  Ha!

Don’t forget that we will be preparing dinner at the Ronald McDonald House on Friday evening, January 29.  We will arrive at 5:00 to cook...and serve dinner at 7:00.  More info coming on menu and music......

PS:  BGSC is getting low on a few things in our “storage closet.”  If you would like to donate an item or two, see the list below...thank you!

Mini water bottles
Juice boxes
Keurig refills
Restaurant “to go” containers
Plastic storage containers (to send food home with folks)
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
White paper plates & bowls
Mixed nuts

Upcoming Potluck Themes:
1/23/16    “Chili for a Chilly Day.”
1/30/16    “Chinese New Year!”
2/06/16    “Soup-er Bowl”
2/13/16    “Valentine Love Lunch”
2/20/16    “The Bar’s Have It!” (baked potato bar & salad bar)
2/27/16    “Leap Year Pizza Party.”